This standard is about the principles of aseptic packaging. You need to understand the methods of aseptic packaging, and how the processing maintains sterility.
You need to understand how rapid sterilisation takes place and the methods used for achieving this in a range of food and drink products. You also need to know how hermetic seals are produced.
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 the definition of aseptic packaging
2 how Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk is packaged
3 the advantages of UHT milk treatments over traditional in-bottle long process sterilisation techniques
4 how uperisation achieves rapid milk sterilisation
5 how sterilisation is achieved in the production of aseptic soups, ice-cream mixtures and custards
6 how sterilisation is carried out in the production of aseptic soft drinks
7 the use of micro-filters for the sterilisation of heat sensitive food products
8 the importance of hermetically sealing aseptic products
9 how hermetic sealing is carried out
10 the importance of aseptic packaging to consumer confidence
11 the importance of consumers being able to open and access products
IMPFT151K Principles of aseptic packaging
Overview
This standard is about the principles of aseptic packaging. You need to understand the methods of aseptic packaging, and how the processing maintains sterility.
You need to understand how rapid sterilisation takes place and the methods used for achieving this in a range of food and drink products. You also need to know how hermetic seals are produced.
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 the definition of aseptic packaging
2 how Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk is packaged
3 the advantages of UHT milk treatments over traditional in-bottle long process sterilisation techniques
4 how uperisation achieves rapid milk sterilisation
5 how sterilisation is achieved in the production of aseptic soups, ice-cream mixtures and custards
6 how sterilisation is carried out in the production of aseptic soft drinks
7 the use of micro-filters for the sterilisation of heat sensitive food products
8 the importance of hermetically sealing aseptic products
9 how hermetic sealing is carried out
10 the importance of aseptic packaging to consumer confidence
11 the importance of consumers being able to open and access products
Keywords Food; Aseptic; Packaging; Milk; Sterilisation